The Archie Foundation

The Archie Foundation was formed in 2000, to support the build of a new Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. The charity started with a simple mission – to make the difference for local sick children, providing much-needed extras not already catered for by the NHS.

R.A.C.H opened in 2004 and the charity’s impact was clear to see. Our support at RACH is ongoing and wide-reaching and Archie has now helped over one million children by funding vital “extras” to complement the excellent care provided by NHS Grampian.

Evidence of the tangible difference Archie had made through partnership with NHS Grampian invited calls for the charity to extend its geographical reach and widen its range of services, leading the charity to become a key provider of vital support to families across the North of Scotland.

In 2019, the Grampian Child Bereavement Network (GCBN) joined the Archie family of funds.

GCBN was established in 2009 by a group of professionals in children’s services who recognised the need for bespoke, tailored support for bereaved children. They recognised that if these children and young people are provided with appropriate support, information and guidance then they will manage their grief. GCBN has been supporting bereaved children and young people in Grampian ever since.

Since joining Archie the GCBN team has grown to include two part-time employees based at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital.

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